The latest Jose Valdez MLB and fantasy baseball news

The Boston Red Sox and RP Jose Valdez have inked a minor league contract. The 30-year-old has seen 24 big league games with the Astros, but worked last year at Triple-A, putting up a 5.72 ERA in 39 1/3 innings.

The Houston Astros have signed Ps Edgar G. Gonzalez and Jose Valdez to minor league contracts with invites to spring training. They were both outrighted and removed from the 40-man roster on Nov. 1. Gonzalez is expected to compete for a spot in the back end of the Astros' rotation. His contract calls for him to make $525,000 if he's on the Astros roster and includes incentives for games pitched. Valdez will make $500,000 if he is on the roster, and he has the option to sign and play in Japan.